Our Areas
of Impact
Youth
Mental Health
In Focus
A brain-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program that is proven to improve the mental wellness and social emotional intelligence in students grades K-8.
Impact Made
Since 2020, The Hayden Hurst Family Foundation has funded the implementation of “In Focus” in thirteen Title 1 Elementary and Middle Schools across Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia.
ABii Robots
Robots programmed to engage and assist elementary students individually or in small groups with their schoolwork and supplement the already proven In Focus curriculum.
Impact Made
In partnership with Van Robotics, The Hayden Hurst Family Foundation has placed two specially programmed ABii Robots in South Carolina schools to further their social and emotional learning.
Military Veteran
Mental Health
K9s For Veterans
Various programs to help support, train, and place service dogs with veterans in need.
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Impact Made
In 2021 The Hayden Hurst Family Foundation added Military Veteran Health to our mission. We’ve quickly made an impact by matching funds with various K9 organizations and participating in fundraisers. Our funds have gone to train and place specially trained dogs with a veteran in need.
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